KC CHOCOLATIER.

Chicago Health Dept

545 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

6 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2017.

Last inspected Apr 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4
2017
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 3
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED CANDIES AND COOKIES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST GELATO FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER AND CLOSED TOE SHOES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

OCT 30
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING AND PEPARING HOT CHOCOLATE,EXPRESSO,CAPPUCCINO,ETC. ONE CERTIFICATE OF CHICAGO POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW,BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. KARIN LOVELADY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:15PM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BACK OF THE COFFEE/CAPPUCCINO MACHINE CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.

DEC 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES IE: CUPS, PLATES, FORKS AND TRAY INSIDE PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND ALL DISHES MUST BE WASHED IN THE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING MACHINE. REPAIRMAN ON TELEPHONE INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CHANGE CHEMICAL BOTTLE WITH FRESH CHEMICAL. MACHINE THEN ABLE TO PROPERLY DISPENSE FRESH CHEMICAL TO 100 PPM CHLORINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 28
2011
PASS · 0 violations
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NOV 22
2011
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. NO FLOOR PLAN/MAP OF BUSINESS WITH TARGET CHEMICAL AND TIN CAT SITES. PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND CONTRACT ON PREMISES HAS A NAME OF BUSINESS DIFFERENT TO THE LICENSE APPLICANTS NAME. NAME ON REPORTS IS GODIVA CHOCOLATES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE OPENING IN WALL AT REAR STORAGE TO VENTILATION SYSTEM. MUST SEAL OR PROVIDE DOOR/COVER TO UNSECURED AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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